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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Wood, Patricia Lou

WOOD, Patricia Lou (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2014.

Patricia was one of twelve children born to Antonio and Rose Rizzuto on October 15, 1940.

She graduated from West Valley High School in 1958 and married Jim Wood in 1962.

Patricia spent her career working in accounting and bookkeeping until she retired in 1997.

After retiring, she and husband Jim, spent many years in Yuma, AZ during the winter months.

She enjoyed golfing, planting flowers around the house and baking.

She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a longtime resident of Sacheen Lake until one year ago when she and husband Jim sold their home and moved to Chattaroy, WA.

She is survived by her husband Jim; son Jim (Candi) Wood, daughter Tammy (Mike) Walker; grandchildren; Savanna (Hank) Jones, Shawn (Shelby) Walker, Tyler Wood (Kristi) and Austin Wood; great-grand- children: Gracee and Tucker Jones; brothers: Joe (Marilyne) Rizutto, Don (Janis) Rizzuto, Bill (Marlene) Rizzuto; sisters: Mary Hill, Betty (Seth) Oliver, Geri Rizzuto and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Louie and Eddie Rizzuto, and sisters: Janice Rizzuto, Theresa Pringle and Virginia White.

A celebration of her life will be held by the family at a later date.

Donations in her name can be made to Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210-2215.